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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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