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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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