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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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