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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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