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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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