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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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