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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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