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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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