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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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