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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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