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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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