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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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