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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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