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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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