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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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