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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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