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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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