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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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