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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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