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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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