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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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