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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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