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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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