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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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