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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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