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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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