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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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