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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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