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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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