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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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