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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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