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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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