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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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