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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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