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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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