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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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