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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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