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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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