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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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