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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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