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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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