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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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