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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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