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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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