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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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