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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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