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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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