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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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