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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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