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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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