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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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