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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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