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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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