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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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