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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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