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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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