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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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