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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively 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 institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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