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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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