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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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