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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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