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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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