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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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