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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. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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