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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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