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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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