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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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