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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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