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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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