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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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