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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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