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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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