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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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