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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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