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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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