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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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