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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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