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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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