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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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