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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key 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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