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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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