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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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