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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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