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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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