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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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