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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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