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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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