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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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