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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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