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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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