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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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