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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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