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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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