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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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