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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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