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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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