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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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