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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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