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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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