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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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