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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important 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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