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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education