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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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