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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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