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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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