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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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