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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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