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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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