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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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