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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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