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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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