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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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