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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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