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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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