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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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