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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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