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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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