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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum 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 intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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