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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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