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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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