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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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