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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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