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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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