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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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