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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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