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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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