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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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