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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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