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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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