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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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