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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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