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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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