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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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