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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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