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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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