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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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