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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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