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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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