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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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