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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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