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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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