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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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