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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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