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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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