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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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