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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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