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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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