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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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