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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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