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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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