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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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