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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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