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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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