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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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