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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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