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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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