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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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