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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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