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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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