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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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