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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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