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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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