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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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