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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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