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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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