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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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