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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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