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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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