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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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