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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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