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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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