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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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