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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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