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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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