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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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