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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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