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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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