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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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