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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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