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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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