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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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