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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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