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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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