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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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