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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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