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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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