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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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