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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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