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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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