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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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