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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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