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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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