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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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