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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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