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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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