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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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