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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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