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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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