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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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