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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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