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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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