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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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