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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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