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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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