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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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