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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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