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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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