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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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