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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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