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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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