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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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