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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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