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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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