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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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