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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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