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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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