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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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