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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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