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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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