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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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