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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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