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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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