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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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