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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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