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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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