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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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