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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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