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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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