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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major 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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