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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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