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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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