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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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