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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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