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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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