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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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