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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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