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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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