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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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