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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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