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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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