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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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