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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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