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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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