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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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