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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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