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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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