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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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