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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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