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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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