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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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