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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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