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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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