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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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