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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major 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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