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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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