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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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