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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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