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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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