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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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