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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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