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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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