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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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