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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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