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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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