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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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