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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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