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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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