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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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