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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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