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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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