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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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