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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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