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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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