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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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