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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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