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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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