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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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