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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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