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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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