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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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