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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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