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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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