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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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