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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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