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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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