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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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