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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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