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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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