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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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