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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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