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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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