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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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