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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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