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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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