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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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