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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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