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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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