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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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