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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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