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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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