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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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