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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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