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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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