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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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