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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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