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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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