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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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