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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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