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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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