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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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