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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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