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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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