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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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