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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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