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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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