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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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