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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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