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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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