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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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