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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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