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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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