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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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