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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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