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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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