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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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