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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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