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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes 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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