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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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