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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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