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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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