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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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