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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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