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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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