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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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