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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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