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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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