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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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