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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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