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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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