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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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