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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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