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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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