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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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