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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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