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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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