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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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