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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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