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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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