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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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