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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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