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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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