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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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