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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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