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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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