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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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