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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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