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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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