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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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