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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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