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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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