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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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