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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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