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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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