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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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