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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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