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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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