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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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