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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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