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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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