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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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