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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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