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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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