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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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