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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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