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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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