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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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