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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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