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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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