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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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