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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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