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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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