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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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