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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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