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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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