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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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