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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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