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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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