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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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