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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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