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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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