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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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