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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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