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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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