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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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