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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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