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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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