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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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