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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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