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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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