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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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