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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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