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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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