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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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