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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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