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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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