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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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