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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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