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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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