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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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