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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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