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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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