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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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