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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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