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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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