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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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