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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies 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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