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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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