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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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