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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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