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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively 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 e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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