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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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