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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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