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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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