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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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