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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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