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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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