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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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