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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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