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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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