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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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