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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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