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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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