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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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