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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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