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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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