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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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