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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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