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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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