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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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