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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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