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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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