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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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