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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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