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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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