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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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