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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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