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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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