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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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