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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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