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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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