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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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