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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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