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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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