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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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