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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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