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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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