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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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