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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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