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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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