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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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