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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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