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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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