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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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