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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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