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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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