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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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