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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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