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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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