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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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