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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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