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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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