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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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