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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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