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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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