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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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