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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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