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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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