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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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