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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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