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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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