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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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