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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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