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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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