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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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