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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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