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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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