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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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