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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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