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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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