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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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