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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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