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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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