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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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