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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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