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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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