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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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