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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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