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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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