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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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