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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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