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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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