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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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