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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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