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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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