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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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