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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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