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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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