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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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