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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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