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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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