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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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