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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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